P-Switch
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The P-Switch is a temporary activation item in the Super Mario series that, when pressed, briefly transforms coins into blocks (and vice versa) and can reveal hidden paths or items.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Super Mario series object
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game mechanic ⓘ item ⓘ switch ⓘ |
| activationMethod |
activated by placing an object on top
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pressed by Mario ⓘ pressed by other characters ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
P Switch
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P-Switch (Super Mario) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsInGame |
New Super Mario Bros.
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New Super Mario Bros. U NERFINISHED ⓘ New Super Mario Bros. Wii NERFINISHED ⓘ Super Mario 3D Land NERFINISHED ⓘ Super Mario 3D World NERFINISHED ⓘ Super Mario Bros. 3 NERFINISHED ⓘ Super Mario Maker NERFINISHED ⓘ Super Mario Maker 2 NERFINISHED ⓘ Super Mario World NERFINISHED ⓘ various Mario spin-off titles ⓘ |
| appearsInSeries | Super Mario NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| audioCue | plays a distinctive timer sound when activated ⓘ |
| canBeCarried | true in some games ⓘ |
| canBeStackedWithObjects | true in some games ⓘ |
| effectDuration | temporary ⓘ |
| firstAppearedInGame | Super Mario Bros. 3 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| franchise | Mario NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| gameplayRole |
environmental trigger
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secret-revealing device ⓘ timed obstacle ⓘ |
| hasVariant | silver P-Switch ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Nintendo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryEffect |
can create temporary platforms
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can remove platforms by turning blocks into coins ⓘ reveals hidden items ⓘ reveals hidden paths ⓘ temporarily transforms blocks into coins ⓘ temporarily transforms coins into blocks ⓘ |
| resetCondition |
effect ends when timer runs out
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environment returns to original state after effect ends ⓘ |
| shape | large button-like switch ⓘ |
| timeLimit | expires after a short period ⓘ |
| typicalColor | blue ⓘ |
| usedFor |
accessing secret areas
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collecting hidden coins ⓘ puzzle solving ⓘ timed challenges ⓘ |
| visualCue | coins and blocks change appearance while active ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.